People have asked, “Do kids really pack their stuff in garbage bags?” and “Is this really a need?” The answer to each of these questions is “yes”. Yes. Teens in…
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May is National Foster Care Month. Started in 1988, The U.S. government has issued annual proclamations in recognition of National Foster Care Month, celebrated in May, to show appreciation and…
More that 24,000 kids age out of U.S. Foster Care each year. Without that support that comes from an adoptive family or permanency connection, these kids face instant homelessness. Every…
Do you remember how excited you were when it was time to get ready for college? You were able to pack everything you needed with the help of your parents…
Our purpose is to make dreams come true for everyday people. While we would love to bless every essential worker, we can only do so much at a time. For…
Submit Your Dream – The Essential Dream Giveaway COVID impacted the lives of many people in 2020. During this time, essential and front line workers sacrificed their lives daily to…
This October (2020) we started the campaign Packing with Purpose Suitcase donation drive. The purpose of the campaign was to give fully packed carry-on suitcases to foster children aging out…
Packing with a Purpose Donation Drive Do you remember creating a list for Christmas and waking up on Christmas morning running to see what’s under the tree for you? We…
What woman do you know, that doesn’t love a nice bag? Our purses are sometimes an extension of who we are? Some women change them with every outfit, and for some women…
In September my husband and I celebrated 12 years of marriage. My husband surprised me by booking a 5 day get-a-way. We initially took our children to their grandparents home to…